"Towson Square is bringing quality entertainment and new international restaurant choices to the lively transformation of downtown Towson," Kamenetz said. "It is truly Towson's time. Over $770 million in new offices, luxury apartments, shops and restaurants are completed, under construction or in development in downtown Towson."

Towson Square's movie theaters, restaurants and an 850-space parking garage are on track to open late summer/early fall 2014.

"We think by this added investment that particularly this entertainment complex, which is going to have restaurants from around the world that are so unique, not only to Baltimore County, but to the state is just such an incredible feather in our cap," Kamenetz said.

Towson Square is projected to create 1,530 jobs, including 660 construction jobs and 870 permanent jobs once the theaters and restaurants open.

"Downtown Towson is really coming into its own," Councilman David Marks said. "These new restaurants are an exciting addition to what will be a first-class entertainment center."

WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Rob Roblin contributed to this report.

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